Design and Development of a Secure Website for Asaba Real Estate Industry

Abstract

This research work borders on development of a secure functional website for Asaba real estate industry where potential buyers can visit and make their choice. Survey carried out using web research, study of documents and oral interview showed that all is not well with the way and manner real estate transaction is carried out in Asaba. The main objectives of this research work are to develop interactive website that can bring estate owners and customers together in real time without the stress of travelling to locate the property, thus saving time and cost and provide real time information on availability of property through proper advertisement. The methodology adopted for this research is Structural Systems Analysis and Design Methodology (SSADM). The system was also implemented using Object Oriented PHP and MYSQL. The new system developed brought effectiveness and efficiency to the process of selling, buying and renting houses in Asaba. This further increased transparency, accountability, customer satisfaction and effective data collection from Asaba real estate industry. Keywords: Website, Real Estate, Transparency, Methodology and Encryption.